The World Models Spitfire 40
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The World Models Spitfire 40
The Spitfire 40 was purpose built for Warbird Racing. I have taken some pictures and have a couple of videos that may be of interest.
This is an introduction to the Spitfire 40 ARF kit by The World Models. It is available in the US from AirBorne Models at http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...?ProductID=185 ... This plane is constructed for use in Warbird Pylon Racing and is a great looking model. Stay tuned for more videos about this plane with assembly tips and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0MV3VROZAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91u5uGZssaM
This is an introduction to the Spitfire 40 ARF kit by The World Models. It is available in the US from AirBorne Models at http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...?ProductID=185 ... This plane is constructed for use in Warbird Pylon Racing and is a great looking model. Stay tuned for more videos about this plane with assembly tips and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0MV3VROZAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91u5uGZssaM
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Nice videos man. The warbird racing out here in Northern Commiefornia is a blast. I have been asking some of the racers out here to do some videos on valve adjustments on these, but no takers. You should do one.
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Please share the links to the videos so that people get hooked up to my YouTube channel and get notified when I post new videos.
I hope to get to break-in the YS115 this weekend. And it will be video taped.
I'm anxious to run the DZ185 as it is a candidate forhttp://Warbird80.com ... but the 115 is more important in terms of getting people to the http://WarbirdNATS.com ... if you know of any links that need to be added to that page, please send them to me or post them here.
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Notes from my spitfire I will share with others.
Weight - everything minus fuel (YS 115 Engine) - 7.3 lbs
Airraptor is right in stating the elevator needs some down elevator if plane engine is mounted stock for plane to fly level. Prob 5-10 clicks
Easiest to take plane off half throttle with some up elevator and right rudder. Takes out changes of ground looping. Would not recommend taking off from full throttle, may nose over. To take off from idle is no where are easy as compared to a World Model Mustang. To me the spitfire is unpredictable. However MANY have taken plane off from idle. I may just not be good enough. Any cross wind - good luck
This is how I have my travel on the control surfaces set -
Elevator -
Take Off (Highest Rate) - 10mm up and down
Landing (Mid Rate) - 7.5mm up, 8mm down
Race Mode (Low Rate) - 4mm up, 5mm down
Rudder -
One rate - 17mm left and right
Right Aileron -
Take off (High Rate) - 11mm
Race mode (Low Rate) - 9mm
Left Aileron
Take off (High Rate) - 8mm up, 6mm down
Race mode (Low Rate) - 6mm up, 5mm down
I do not have plane laterally balanced, hence differences in L and R travel.
When I race, I can pull all the way down on the stick and plane does not high speed stall.
Plane does not tuck in the turns either. So not too interested in laterally balancing it.
See you at the races!
Gerald Jr.
Weight - everything minus fuel (YS 115 Engine) - 7.3 lbs
Airraptor is right in stating the elevator needs some down elevator if plane engine is mounted stock for plane to fly level. Prob 5-10 clicks
Easiest to take plane off half throttle with some up elevator and right rudder. Takes out changes of ground looping. Would not recommend taking off from full throttle, may nose over. To take off from idle is no where are easy as compared to a World Model Mustang. To me the spitfire is unpredictable. However MANY have taken plane off from idle. I may just not be good enough. Any cross wind - good luck
This is how I have my travel on the control surfaces set -
Elevator -
Take Off (Highest Rate) - 10mm up and down
Landing (Mid Rate) - 7.5mm up, 8mm down
Race Mode (Low Rate) - 4mm up, 5mm down
Rudder -
One rate - 17mm left and right
Right Aileron -
Take off (High Rate) - 11mm
Race mode (Low Rate) - 9mm
Left Aileron
Take off (High Rate) - 8mm up, 6mm down
Race mode (Low Rate) - 6mm up, 5mm down
I do not have plane laterally balanced, hence differences in L and R travel.
When I race, I can pull all the way down on the stick and plane does not high speed stall.
Plane does not tuck in the turns either. So not too interested in laterally balancing it.
See you at the races!
Gerald Jr.
Last edited by gtm3323; 02-28-2016 at 05:49 PM.